Prince William County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism is hosting a community master plan meeting on Doves Landing Park Thursday, April 21, from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hellwig Administration Building Board Room, 14420 Bristow Road near Manassas.
There will be an opportunity for the community to provide input. The meeting can be attended both in-person and virtually. To attend virtually, email [email protected] to request a meeting invitation.
The Prince William County Park Ranger Division has announced they will be changing their on-call phone number beginning Friday, April 1, 2022.
To report a maintenance issue or emergency at a Prince William County Park or Recreation facility, residents should call 703-792-8889.
A total of 185 people plunged into the Potomac River during the event, while 400 others looked on.
The Prince William County Police Department coordinated the event, which marked the return of the Polar Plunge for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Prince William County 2022 Polar Plunge will take place in person today in Woodbridge.
The event will be held at Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive.
State Senator Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford) told PLN he would introduce legislation that aims to fund $11 million in improvements to Leesylvania State Park, at 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive in Woodbridge.
During the summer months, families flock to the 556-acre park on the banks of the Potomac River to hike, fish, picnic, and boat on the river. So many families flock to the park on weekends, the entrance is often closed to additional visitors as the park quickly fills to its occupancy limit.
WOODBRIDGE — The Friends of Leesylvania State Park remembered Henry “Light Horse” Harry Lee III on the 200th anniversary of his death on Sunday.
A wreath was laid Sunday at the park’s bicentennial monument commemorating the Revolutionary soldier who was born and raised in what today is the park.
WOODBRIDGE — Vistors count on Leesylvania State Park to provide hiking trails, picnic tables, a bit of history, and expansive views of the Potomac River.
This summer, however, some would-be park guests have been turned away at the gate. Park officials said there’s just no more room for them.
Good morning Prince William – Happy National Volunteer Week! Thanks for all you do- we live in a wonderful community because of you!
· Leesylvania State Park needs volunteers to spruce up the fishing pier by replacing boards and power washing the pier. This pier affords fisherman year round access as well those early birds up to watch the sunrise. Please email Ben at: [email protected] to learn more.
In a recent online list, Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge was ranked as one of the most “lesser known” parks in Virginia.
The park is located along the Potomac River in Woodbridge. It’s the site of the home of Major-Gen. Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee who served in the Revolutionary War and as the ninth governor of the state. He was also the father of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
